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2022 Brings More Minimum Wage Increases in California and Beyond
Updated Nationwide Guide for 2022:Original Article: Minimum wage is increasing again on January 1st, 2022 in California as well as many other states across the country. In addition to the statewide increases for both small and large employers in California, there are...
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allows California Employers to Enforce Arbitration Agreements and Limit PAGA Claims
California employers now are able to enforce arbitration agreements and limit PAGA claims thanks to a US Supreme Court decision. Employers in California will benefit from the recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana, No....
Why Partnering with Emplicity PEO is the Right Growth Strategy for Your Business
The Smarter Growth Strategy Between COVID-19 outbreaks and regulations, ever-changing and complex legal landscapes, and the phenomenon known as “The Great Resignation,” employers may rightfully feel overwhelmed. Businesses must also navigate rising inflation, staffing...
CCPA – California Consumer Privacy Act. What is it and does it apply to your business?
What is the CCPA? The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) is a privacy law passed by the state of California in 2018 to control how businesses all over the world acquire, use, and exchange personal information about California consumers. If you have customers in...
Most Common Lawsuits for Nonprofits
California Updates Employee Masking Requirements
On February 28, 2022, California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH) lifted the provision that requires unvaccinated employees to wear masks indoors. Governor Newsom has also amended the Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), eliminating masking rules relating...
Delayed Background Checks and What You Can Do About It
Recent case law has impacted California's turnaround time for criminal background checks. The California Supreme Court of Appeals ruled in All of Us or None v. Hamrick that the privacy interests of individuals involved in criminal proceedings should be protected. This...
New OSHA Penalties Put Pressure on Employers
On January 15, 2022, new penalties went into effect for employers regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The increases come from the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015 that adjusts government fines for...
California COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave Renewed by Gavin Newsom (Senate Bill 114)
California Governor Gavin Newsom renewed COVID-19 supplemental sick leave on February 9, 2022. However, there are significant changes between the new bill, Senate Bill 114, and the previous bill, SB 95, which expired September 30, 2021. Employers will not be able to...
